MarlinsFan253 Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I have noticed that there are a lot of Marlins' fans spread out across the country. I for one, live in Michigan. Upon graduating college and the end of my military enlistment in 2009, I do plan to move to Florida and get season tickets. I think a lot of us fans that are non Florida residents need to set goals to make our homes in southern Florida sometime within the next few years. People assume that the Marlins have no fans because they don't draw huge crowds, but most of us on here realize that this is untrue. I'm going to make my way down there eventually and I will be one more filled seat at the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 God knows what I'll actually do but I'm interested in moving to North Florida. They're good to teachers there. You can't pay me to live in South Florida though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsFan253 Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 God knows what I'll actually do but I'm interested in moving to North Florida. They're good to teachers there. You can't pay me to live in South Florida though. 837461[/snapback] I'm worried about hurricanes. I was in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba when Ivan came through and we only caught the edge of it. We got lucky. But I can't stand living so far away from my favorite team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan24 Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I don't know where I'll be going next year after I graduate. I'm hoping to stay here so I can get my Masters degree, but if I go anywhere hopefully it'll be to Central or North Florida. I hope I never leave here :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanks1212 Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Personally I'm not going to base my decision on where to settle down based on where my favorite sports team plays, but maybe that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsFan253 Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 Personally I'm not going to base my decision on where to settle down based on where my favorite sports team plays, but maybe that's just me. 837473[/snapback] Well Florida is a nice state anyway. It's kind of a win-win situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IknowFeloRamirezIRL Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I just go whenever I go visit my family in Dade county :thumbup I'm going on Sat. too bad its the All-Star Break and then the Marlins go on the road so I'm not gonna be able to catch any games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Personally I'm not going to base my decision on where to settle down based on where my favorite sports team plays, but maybe that's just me. 837473[/snapback] Well Florida is a nice state anyway. It's kind of a win-win situation. 837476[/snapback] One could easily make the case that Florida's not so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsFan253 Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 Personally I'm not going to base my decision on where to settle down based on where my favorite sports team plays, but maybe that's just me. 837473[/snapback] Well Florida is a nice state anyway. It's kind of a win-win situation. 837476[/snapback] One could easily make the case that Florida's not so great. 837495[/snapback] To each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I think a lot of us fans that are non Florida residents need to set goals to make our homes in southern Florida sometime within the next few years. People assume that the Marlins have no fans because they don't draw huge crowds, but most of us on here realize that this is untrue. 837454[/snapback] lol and the Marlins have fans.... about 4500 legit ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbw Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 The cost of living in South Florida is insane. Most people don't realize that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Personally I'm not going to base my decision on where to settle down based on where my favorite sports team plays, but maybe that's just me. 837473[/snapback] Well Florida is a nice state anyway. It's kind of a win-win situation. 837476[/snapback] One could easily make the case that Florida's not so great. 837495[/snapback] To each his own. 837497[/snapback] Personally I think Florida is a great state. I have relatives and friends in Jacksonville and Panama City. I love visiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsFan253 Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 I hope we win another WS and attract all kinds of bandwagon fans so I can say I have been a fan since the beginning! That would be sweet. It's like one of those things where people say, "Oh yeah, I liked this band before they were famous." Actually, come to think of it... That annoys me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierremvp1 Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I think a lot of us fans that are non Florida residents need to set goals to make our homes in southern Florida sometime within the next few years.? People assume that the Marlins have no fans because they don't draw huge crowds, but most of us on here realize that this is untrue. 837454[/snapback] lol and the Marlins have fans.... about 4500 legit ones 837499[/snapback] That's a very good subject for another thread. I wonder just how many real fans the Marlins have nationwide. I don't know what legit means, but I define a real fan as someone who generally roots for the team over all others, has a pretty good idea where the Marlins stand in the standings, and watches at least 20 games a year...and wouldn't miss a playoff game. I live in South Florida. My guess would be 50-80k down here, and 100-125k nationwide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzdunlapj Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Though I wish I could be a season-ticket holder and all, my life has led me to the Charleston, SC area and it looks to be a rather permanent spot. However, I'll be making my first appearance at a Marlins home game since 1993 in September over the Labor Day weekend as I will be in South Florida then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Yes, I must move to Florida! "You already live in Florida!" That was fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Florida is horrible ... and why must anyone live in the same place as their ?fave sports team? im a bit amazed at this thread, but to each his own. Overall the weather is complete crap in here, its too big to live and move around, the people suck, way too humid, its too flat ... I can honestly go on for ages on how much florida sucks but whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsFan253 Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 Florida is horrible ... and why must anyone live in the same place as their ?fave sports team? im a bit amazed at this thread, but to each his own. Overall the weather is complete crap in here, its too big to live and move around, the people suck, way too humid, its too flat ... I can honestly go on for ages on how much florida sucks but whatever 837912[/snapback] LOL. Tell us how you really feel. :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Florida is horrible ... and why must anyone live in the same place as their ?fave sports team? im a bit amazed at this thread, but to each his own. Overall the weather is complete crap in here, its too big to live and move around, the people suck, way too humid, its too flat ... I can honestly go on for ages on how much florida sucks but whatever 837912[/snapback] LOL. Tell us how you really feel. :lol 837913[/snapback] Thats how he feels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 You can't pay me to live in South Florida though. 837461[/snapback] I'm with you on that, but sadly I have to live here until I graduate high school. :banghead I know I'll never come back since I'll never be able to afford a home down here. A couple weeks, a three bedroom house down the street from us went for $500,000. :plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefbob Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 "I miss the heat, humidity, the rain, the beach, close access to theme parks, 5 malls within 15 minutes, year round softball, you know, basically living in a vacation." -Bob New York Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I have noticed that there are a lot of Marlins' fans spread out across the country.? I for one, live in Michigan.? Upon graduating college and the end of my military enlistment in 2009, I do plan to move to Florida and get season tickets.? I think a lot of us fans that are non Florida residents need to set goals to make our homes in southern Florida sometime within the next few years.? People assume that the Marlins have no fans because they don't draw huge crowds, but most of us on here realize that this is untrue. I'm going to make my way down there eventually and I will be one more filled seat at the games. 837454[/snapback] Easier said than done, son. I'll tell you what would be nice: if all the people that are already here went to games and became fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 lol... I'll just stop everything and move half way across the country just so I can go to baseball games. Right behind ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CHRISTYTOD Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Don't sweat the hurricanes 253, I'm here 38 years and have been very lucky! But I agree with Catchoftheday - the people DO suck for the most part! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Nice team to root for but I wouldn't want to live there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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